Collins & Paterson Auctioneers of Paisley welcomed Antiques Road Trip Once again Collins & Paterson Auctioneers of Paisley welcomed Antiques Road Trip. We saw the return of Catherine Southon this time going head to head with Mark Stacey, what fun was had, especially with Mark poking fun at Catherine’s lots, but who wins? This programme
£100,000 plus investment for Coats Observatory Renfrewshire Council is investing over £100,000 on a repair and maintenance programme at Coats Observatory in Paisley. The work is the latest phase of the council’s programme to sustain and develop Renfrewshire’s heritage to support economic regeneration in the area. The Observatory will close from Monday June 9th to
Pop-up Velodrome on way to town centre Renfrewshire sports fans can expect some high-speed, high-intensity cycling action in the heart of Paisley thanks to an exciting new event on its way to the town. Paisley has just been announced as the only Scottish date for the StreetVelodrome series, an all-action televised track cycling event set
Paisley Art Institute Schools’ Art Competition Paisley Art Institute is holding its 126th Annual Open Exhibition at Paisley Museum and Art Galleries until 22nd June; it features over 500 pieces making it the largest exhibition of contemporary art in 2014, featuring many of Scotland’s leading artists. Continuing a longstanding tradition, the exhibition also features the
New Linwood Tweedie Hall and Library gets a thumbs-up The new Linwood Tweedie hall and library has opened its doors to the public – and been given the thumbs-up by elected members and staff. The striking glass-fronted building has been dubbed ‘a modern centrepiece for life in the town’, having opened to customers in late-May.
Hawkhead Village desirable place to live’ says Provost An historic Paisley building has been restored to its former glory by Kier Homes as part of its Hawkhead Village development. Anne Hall, Provost of Paisley, unveiled a commemorative plaque during a VIP reception at The Gatehouse, Hawkhead Village, to mark the refurbishment of the listed Thomas
A rising young boxer helped by Pro-Life Paisley Pro-Life managed by Renfrewshire Sports Charity A rising young boxer being trained by former British welterweight champ Kevin McIntyre was a real knockout when he donned his new lucky shorts and went on to lift his first title after just four months in the sport. Paisley’s Kieran
SPORTS COACHING IN RENFREWSHIRE TAKES OFF THANKS TO GLASGOW AIRPORT Two of Scotland’s Commonwealth Games team joined some of the Renfrewshire youngsters who will benefit from an award of £25,000 from Glasgow Airport to improve sports coaching in the area. Kilbarchan marathon runner Derek Hawkins, 24, and Erskine badminton player Rebekka Findlay, 20, took time
Johnstone housing campaigner receives BEM A Johnstone woman has been presented with the BEM (British Empire Medal) in recognition of her campaigning efforts on behalf of social housing tenants. Nanette Reid, from Johnstone, was presented her medal and certificate by Lord-Lieutenant Guy Clark, the Queen’s representative in Renfrewshire, at a special ceremony held in Renfrewshire
Paisley Methodist Central Hall On Easter Sunday, not only did we have a wonderful service at Paisley Methodist Central Hall in Gauze Street but, after roughly 8 years, we returned to our main Church on the first floor of this beautiful building. Over this past time, we have been worshiping in the Lesser Hall
Alex gifts thriving fitness centre to charity A SUCCESSFUL businessman is handing over his thriving fitness centre to a new charity in a unique move that will see two hospices share the profits. The transfer of the private business to a charitable trust is believed to be the first of its kind in Scotland and
Great Tapestry of Scotland Paisley Photographs Exhibition in Anchor Mill, Paisley The Great Tapestry of Scotland is threading its way west, back to the home of Scotland’s great thread industry - the Town of Paisley - its only visit to the West of Scotland in 2014. It will be exhibited in The Atrium of the